Simon Travers

Experience

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  Victorian Department of Primary Industries: Future Farming Systems Research (FFSR) Division

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2011

  Work Experience Intern

  Hydrogeology and land use change in central Victoria.Responsibilities:-------------------------• Primary author of a technical report that addressed the telemetry used at the catchment sites. To be used as a reference manual for the current project and future projects.Fieldwork:• Accompanied surveying team to Digby Control and Investigation bore sites near Hamilton. Set up of reference points for bore network.• Downloaded data logger bore data from paired catchment sites. Participated in GSI3D tutorials: • Constructed cross sections, fence diagrams,• 3D projections of geologic units and manipulated polygons to conveyinformation of a region. Other Duties: • Constructed maps of Catchment sites using ArcGIS.• Processing collected data from the field into Microsoft Excel.• Programmed loggers using software, ready for future sampling.• Relocated to Bendigo for duration of Internship period (8 weeks). Show less

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  Mecrus Resources Pty Ltd

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2015

  Continuation of responsibilities of Graduate Geologist Position in addition to:• Resource estimation.• Evaluation of the geology and mineralisation of potential future prospects.Achievements• Develop understanding of Exploration and Mining practices, regulations and policies in Victoria and other Australian states.• Creation of structural map and interpretation (structural generations) for targeting potential host structures for conventional and unconventional hydrocarbons.• Creation of desktop models for granite-related cupola Sn-W mineralisation. Tested models though field mapping and revised model based on field mapping results. Generated target zones for ground geophysics and drilling programs, based on this investigation to further confirm model validity. Show less Contracted through Iluka Resources Limited for long term Injection trial for Pre-Feasibility Study• Project well monitoring and environmental monitoring of production, injection and regional monitoring well fields • Short term step testing: monitoring of production, injection and observation wells under different conditions• Highly detailed monitoring of individual wells• Diver and Vibrating Wire Piezometer (VWP) installation, programming, program restructuring, downloading, time synchronisation, logger prestarts and multi intervals. Use of Diver Office and Multichannel Logger softwares. Use of Trimble Nomad 900 series hand held computer• Manual water level and VWP monitoring. Contributed to additional monitoring program design, implementation and observations. Routine data collection and entry• Data collection spreadsheets and data collection schedules• Calibration and use of water quality meter• Hach kit Iron testing• Contribute geological and hydrogeological knowledge to program• Working alongside other technical and trade backgrounds of the AGT/Mecrus Pump Test Team; with Iluka Hydrogeologists; and other Iluke Contractors onsiteOHS&E• Pre-site inductions• Toolbox talks and shift handovers• Full PPE• Lock out training and isolations• JHAs• Take 2's• LCCs• Vehicle pre-start checks• Kubota and 4WD training and safe transport of equipment and hazardous materials• UHF radios• Wheel chocks• Gates• Fatigue managementAchievements• Design of data collection schedule for data logger network• Design data collection spreadsheets for onsite field work• Drive in-Drive out roster project experience• Mine site shift work Show less Exploration Geology• Management of Minerals and Petroleum Exploration Licences and Programs across Victoria • Design and coordination of exploration programs: mapping, ground geophysical surveys, drilling, reconnaissance and surface sampling• Petrographic analysis: magmatic-hydrothermal system• Dissecting microscope analysis: shale hosted and sandstone hosted hydrocarbon systems• Geophysical interpretation• Cross-sections• Database management • ReportingAchievements• Futher develop understanding of greenfields exploration program design throughout entire project lifecycle• Establish and manage database for exploration programs Show less

  • Exploration Geologist

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Pump Test Operator/Maintainer & Geologist

    May 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Graduate Geologist

    Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Junior Geologist

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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  Monash University

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  Teaching Associate
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  Desaln8 Pty. Ltd

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2015

  Environmental Geoscientist

  Environmental Monitoring• Data collection• Groundwater well sampling• Groundwater chemistry • Annual reporting • Multimeter use and calibration• Developed process/reference for completing field activitiesSupervising Geologist in hydrogeological drilling programs for In-Situ Desalination projects• Log cuttings of pilot bores, to identify the stratigraphy of the area to identify suitable aquifers • Groundwater bore design • Down-hole geophysical logging: gamma, resistivity and spontaneous potential • Management of communication and data between drillers, hydrogeologists, the Project Manager and the client• Ongoing environmental monitoring of the siteHydrology, Hydrogeology and Geotechnical Engineering• Bore design and maintenance• Short-term step testing• Engineering Process Flow diagrams and PLC operationOHS&E• Completed Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and a hazard incident report.Achievements• Working with drilling contractors• Identification of suitable locations for groundwater production wells from designed cross-sections. Wells were successfully developed for project Show less

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  Phil Styles & Associates Pty Ltd

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Engineering Geologist

  • Geotechnical and lithological logging of auger and diamond drill holes.• Push tube and SPT sampling and testing.• Completed site specific safety inductions.• Core and auger sample preparation.• Drill rig supervision.

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  Coffey International Ltd

  Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

  Geotechnical Technican

  Geotechnical investigations• Auger and core drilling, logging and sampling • Test pit logging and sampling • Earth resistivity testingLevel 1 earthworks Geotechnical Inspection and Testing Aurhority (GITA)• Residential development, commercial sites and quarry/landfill projects• ReportingEnvironmental Land Capability Assessment• Hand auger drilling, sampling and site characterisations• Working in hazardous locations: asbestos, razed structures and environmental hazardsGeotechnical lab testing• point loads• Hilf rapid method, standard and modified compactions• Particle Size Distribution• Emerson Aggregate• Sample preparation and lime treatment of samplesTraining and OHS&E• Completed site specific inductions• OHS&E planning, near miss and incident reporting• Off-road 4WD experience and defensive driving course• CI White Card • Train Track Awareness Training• Radiation Management NDMG Use Licence Show less

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  Coffey Services Australia

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Field Construction Supervisor

  Geotechnical Investigations• Site classification - hand auger and falling head permeability• geotechnical drilling sampling: environmental and geotechnical.Level 1 GITA & CQA• Plenty Landfill Capping CQA and GITA• Clayton Landfill Capping CQA• Level 1 ReportingVictorian Level Crossing Removal Projects • CPB Contractors Level Crossing Removal - Blackburn-Heatherdale-Main-Furlong• Bayswater Level Crossing Removal• Cheltenham-Frankston Level Crossing Removal - CPTTraining & OHS&E• Completed site specific inductions• Asbestos Awareness - 10314NAT Show less

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  Rio Tinto

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  Contract Geologist

  Greater Brockman Resource Evaluation Orebody Knowledge and Planning Team• Resource development, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling: site HSEQ, fibre management, sample QA/QC, cross functional team relations, rig schedule planning, in-pit and out-of-pit drilling.• RC logging: Ore classification and waste identification, stratigraphy, sample photography, Geosoft acQuire.• Drilling program scheduling and costing.• Geological and structural interpretation, gamma and gyro geophysical log interpretation, logging validation, cross sections.• Inductions, prestarts, HSEQ checklists, toolboxes, JHAs and SWPs.• 4WD proficiency.• Maptek Vulcan and Leapfrog Geo - introductory skill level. Show less

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  ESG Environmental

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  Environmental Geologist

  • Project Management• Preliminary Site Investigations.• Preliminary Targeted Site Assessments.• Preliminary Conceptual Site Modelling.• Due Dilligence Reporting.• Drilling supervision.• GIS.• Data validation.• Hydrogeological and Geological Modelling

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  AusIMM

  Jan 2021 - now

  Representation for AusIMM members and all minerals and resources professionals based in regional Victoria. Provide professional development opportunities for all Resource Industry professionals.

  • Secretary - Central Victoria Branch

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Chair - Central Victoria Branch

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Leviathan Gold Ltd

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  Geologist

  • Diamond Drill Core Logging• Geological Field Mapping• Structural Interpretation• Leapfrog• GIS• Invoicing• Exploration Database Management

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  Centennial Mining / Kaiser Mining - A1 Operations

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

  Geologist

  Underground Mine Geologist at A1 gold mine • Provide geological input into decisions for mining operations and diamond drilling.• Geological face mapping and sampling of narrow vein-hosted and dyke-hosted gold mineralisation for airleg and mechanised headings (development and production). • RockMapper and conventional face mapping.• Daily Run of Mine (ROM), ROM pad management and grade control.• Data management, validation and sampling QA/QC.• Sludge drilling investigations: design, supervision and sampling.• Vulcan - data entry, ROM, reef modelling, proposals for MPAs.• QGIS - data and workspace management. Figure generation.• Technical Services Mine Handover reports and presentations.• Cross-functional team and communication: geology, engineering, survey, drilling, mechanics, management and miners.• Site and task-based HSEQ procedures. Show less

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  Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

  Feb 2023 - now

  Geoscientist

  Geological Survey of Victoria: Geoscientist - ExtractivesVictorian Extractives Geoscience Project- Geoscientific data management and entry - Procurement and Contract Management- Reporting